Garden Projects
DIY Cinder/Concrete Block Bench:
Cute Outdoor Seating
A concrete block bench is a great way to add some comfort and ambience to an outdoor area, such as your patio, or garden –on the cheap.
I built a large concrete block plant display several years ago and since then, cinder block benches have been on my radar.
I Have since made one for my garden and I absolutley love it !!
By the way, cinder blocks are commonly called concrete blocks or cement blocks.
They are made of concrete mixed with other aggregates, sometimes including fly ash.
I think of cinder blocks as the hollow ones and concrete blocks as the solid, more slender ones.
Supplies & Tools Required
Box Knife : Find on Amazon Here
Masonry Brush : Find on Amazon Here
(3) Construction Adhesive : Find on Amazon Here
Caulk Gun : Find on Amazon Here
(6) 4"x4"x8' Posts : Find on Amazon Here or get delivered from your local supplier.
(14) Concrete Block : Get delivered from your local building supplier.
(Optional) All Weather Stain & Sealer : Find on Amazon Here
Preparation
Step 1:Using the masonry brush clean off any lose dirt/debris from the concrete block.
Step 2: Applying SikaBond® Construction Adhesive
Be sure to apply adhesive to the entire surface of the concrete block.
Step 3: Building Bench Arm
Place the next two concrete blocks to start building the arm of the bench.
Step 4: Building Seat Layer
Place the next two blocks on top of the side walls making sure the openings are parrell to the ground.
Step 5: Building The Back Rest
Apply SikaBond® Construction Adhesive and place on top of arm standing up making sure placement is flush with edges. Before building opposite side use a post to measure desired distance.
Step 6: Adding Posts
Feed each post through the openings of the block to cpmplete your bench. SikaBond Construction Adhesive will remain permanently elastic to allow for natural movement between the bonded surfaces. For additional protection we added one coat of all weather stain & sealer.
Before & After
Step 1: Placing Initial Blocks
Place your first two concrete blocks on the ground to begin building your bench. Place a 10 oz cartridge of SikaBond Construction Adhesive into the caulk gun and cut tip using a box kinfe.
Step 2: Applying SikaBond® Construction Adhesive
Be sure to apply adhesive to the entire surface of the concrete block.
Step 3: Building Bench Arm
Place the next two concrete blocks to start building the arm of the bench.
Step 4: Building Seat Layer
Place the next two blocks on top of the side walls making sure the openings are parrell to the ground.
Step 5: Building The Back Rest
Apply SikaBond® Construction Adhesive and place on top of arm standing up making sure placement is flush with edges. Before building opposite side use a post to measure desired distance.
Step 6: Adding Posts
Feed each post through the openings of the block to cpmplete your bench. SikaBond Construction Adhesive will remain permanently elastic to allow for natural movement between the bonded surfaces. For additional protection we added one coat of all weather stain & sealer.